FORT HOOD, Texas -- The commanding general of U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) will host a media availability at 1:45 p.m. March 10 in the Phantom Warrior Room, III Corps Headquarters, here.

The focus of the interview will be on AMC support to III Corps and Fort Hood troops both home and abroad.

Gen. Dennis L. Via, commanding general, oversees several logistics support units on Fort Hood, including the 407th Army Field Support Brigade, 418th Contracting Support Brigade, and Logistics Readiness Center. The command provides warfighters the equipment, supplies and logistics support they -need, when and where they need it.

As the senior leader of AMC, Via commands a $50 billion global organization with an impact in all 50 states and 145 countries. If a Soldier shoots it, drives it, flies it, communicates with it, wears it, or eats it, AMC produces and provides it. From research and development to contracting and manufacturing, from supply and distribution to sustainment, retrograde and resale, AMC manages every phase of the materiel life cycle.

Initial charges were filed March 7, 2014, against Sgt. 1st Class Gregory McQueen and allege 21 specifications related to pandering, conspiracy, maltreatment of a subordinate, abusive sexual contact, adultery and conduct of a nature to bring discredit to the armed forces. The Article 32 in this case ended June 4, 2014.

As with all criminal investigations and proceedings, the accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

On March 9, Satellite Trucks should report to the Fort Hood Clarke Road Gate on West Highway 190 at 7 a.m. All others should report to the Fort Hood visitors' center by 8 a.m. All media should be prepared to show a U.S. driver's license with photo and an accredited press badge with photo.

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died of an apparent gunshot wound Feb. 23 at his off-post residence in Killeen, Texas. Bell County Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin pronounced him deceased at 1:19 a.m.

Spc. Ata-Se Giffa, 30, whose home of record is listed as Clarkston, Georgia, entered active-duty service in August 2009 as an automated logistics specialist. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Hood, since January 2014.

Giffa deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from October 2010 to October 2011.

Giffa's awards and decorations include two Army Achievement medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and NATO Medal.

The incident remains under investigation by the Killeen Police Department. For further details on the investigation, contact Carroll Smith, KPD PIO, at (254) 501-8807.

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Feb. 18 from a terminal illness in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Sgt. Jason Alan Luong, 36, whose home of record is listed as Tucson, Arizona, entered active duty service in May 1997 as a Motor Transport Operator. He last served as a Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist and was assigned to Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, III Corps, Fort Hood, since January 2013.

Luong deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from November 2004 to November 2005 and from December 2007 to February 2009. He also deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from February 2011 to January 2012.

Luong's awards and decorations include five Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals, three Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, two Afghanistan Campaign Medals with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, three Overseas Service Ribbons, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" device, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge, Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badge and Driver and Mechanic badge.

Soldiers and Airmen will be released at 3 p.m. and Department of the Army civilians will be released at 4 p.m.

Physical Training for Soldiers and Airmen is cancelled Feb. 24.

Soldiers and Airmen will report to work at 9 a.m. Feb. 24.

DA Civilians will report at normal reporting times with liberal leave in effect.

Contract personnel should contact their Program Manager for report times.

Should Hazardous Weather impact Fort Hood, callers can listen to the current weather situation or an information alert that affects Fort Hood by dialing (254) 287-6700. Details will also be posted at the Fort Hood homepage http://www.hood.army.mil/ and III Corps & Fort Hood Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/forthood Also, stay tuned to local radio and television.

FORT HOOD, Texas – Media are invited to attend a Black History Month observance at 1:30 p.m., Feb. 18 at the Fort Hood Community Events Center here on Fort Hood.

The event, hosted by the 41st Field Artillery Brigade, will celebrate a century of black life, history and culture. The guest speaker will be TaNeika Driver-Moultrie, the NAACP Killeen Chapter President.

FORT HOOD, Texas -- A Fort Hood Soldier was injured at approximately 1 p.m. Feb. 9 near the Warrior Way Post Exchange here. The injury occurred during an apparent robbery by an unknown male who fled the scene in a stolen vehicle. The Soldier is being treated at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and is in stable condition. Fort Hood Directorate of Emergency Services personnel are working with local law enforcement to locate the vehicle and the suspect.

The vehicle is described as a black Hyundai Sonata, Georgia LP # PHD 7457, anyone withinformation on this incident is encouraged to call (254) 288-COPS.

Five Soldiers with a combined total of 132 years of service to the Nation will be honored. In addition, two of the Horse Cavalry Detachment's cavalry mounts with a combined total of 42 years of service will also be honored.

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found unresponsive Feb. 4 in his vehicle at one of the training areas here.

Spc. Casey Andrew Chapman, 20, whose home of record is listed as Augusta, Maine, entered active-duty service in January 2013 as a artillery mechanic. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since September 2014.

Chapman's awards and decorations include four Army Achievement Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Medal.

Texas Legislative Day is a day-long event that will bring together more than 150 Texas government officials to tour various training areas on Fort Hood and have numerous opportunities to interact with Soldiers. They will be exposed to the many resources on Fort Hood that contribute toward the preparation of our Soldiers for the demanding and complex requirements of combat.

Opportunities will be available for brief interviews with the Texas government officials at a training site during their tour.

FORT HOOD, Texas — The U.S. Army, General Motors and Raytheon Company will host a graduation ceremony for the Shifting Gears: Automotive Technician Training Program class at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 4 here. Created from a multi-year partnership between the two companies and the Army, the program empowers transitioning soldiers with the skills required to secure careers as GM service technicians.

Soldiers will receive their certification as GM technicians during the ceremony, opening various service opportunities at GM dealerships across the country. Shifting Gears equips soldiers with technical expertise and experiential training during a 12-week, on-base program that also builds on Army core disciplines to provide students with self-management and problem-solving skills that will be invaluable throughout their civilian careers.

This is the second graduating class demonstrating the success of the program through 100 percent job placement of the Soldiers who complete the program.

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found deceased Jan. 27 in his off-post residence in Killeen, Texas.

Spc. Jason Robert Kruszczynski, 35, whose home of record is listed as Cape Coral, Florida, entered active-duty service in May 2008 as wheeled vehicle mechanic. He was assigned to Company B, Warrior Transition Unit, WTU Brigade, Fort Hood, since July 2014.

Kruszczynski deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from January 2012 to October 2012.

Kruszczynski's awards and decorations include one Army Commendation Medal, one Army Achievement Medal, three Army Good Conduct medals and one Army Service Ribbon.

Circumstances surrounding this incident are currently under investigation.

There is currently no photo available. If one becomes available, this release will be updated at Forthoodpresscenter.com

The first was to inform Hasan of the status of the record of trial. The second concerned a change in status for trial defense attorney Lt. Col. Kris Poppe.

Osborn put on the record that both the defense and prosecution had previously authenticated the record of trial. Osborn said that she will now review and certify the record of trial in final preparation for delivering it the General Court Martial Convening Authority Lt. Gen. Sean B. MacFarland, commanding general for III Corps and Fort Hood.

In the second matter, Osborn heard argument on the issue that Poppe had become a circuit court judge following his assignment as trial defense attorney at Fort Hood. Current rules of judicial ethics state that no judge can serve as an attorney while serving the bench. Osborn issued no ruling on this matter.

Both the defense and prosecution were ordered to prepare briefs due Feb. 6 outlining whether they felt there was actual or perceived conflicts of interest and whether the court is obligated to accept a waiver on this matter if such a waiver is allowable and was submitted.

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found deceased Jan. 24 in his off-post residence in Killeen, Texas. Bell County Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin pronounced him deceased at 6:55 p.m.

Spc. Joshua Avery Snapp, 30, whose home of record is listed as Spartanburg, South Carolina, entered active-duty service in January 2010 as infantryman. He arrived at Fort Hood in June 2010 and was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood.

Snapp deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from October 2012 to July 2013.

Snapp's awards and decorations include Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, two Afghanistan Campaign Medals with campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, two NATO Medals, Combat Action Badge and Combat Infantry Badge.

The incident remains under investigation by the Killeen Police Department.

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Fort Hood will plant a tree received from the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at 9 a.m. Jan. 29 in Fort Hood’s Memorial Park here.

The seedling is from the 9/11 Memorial’s “Survivor Tree,” in New York City.

Fort Hood is receiving a small tree in honor of the victims and survivors of the shootings on Nov. 5, 2009, and April 2, 2014, and in acknowledgement of the continued sacrifice of the men and women who serve and their families. Oso, Washington, was selected in memory of the 43 people killed in the March 22, 2014, mudslide in the small town, and in recognition of their resiliency. A seedling is also bound for Gulfport, Mississippi, to remember those who died in the region devastated by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005.

FORT HOOD, Texas -- A welcome ceremony will be held for members of the 36th Engineer Brigade at 8:20 a.m. Jan. 27 in Starker Gym here.

This is the first initial cohort of 87 Soldiers completed their controlled monitoring at Fort Hood following their support of Operation United Assistance. The Soldiers from the 36th Engineer Brigade returned from Liberia, West Africa, on Jan. 7. They have been deployed since October 2014.